Yakubu Gowon Airport (DNJO)
Medium airport · Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Airport data
| Name | Yakubu Gowon Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | DNJO |
| IATA | JOS |
| Elevation | 4,232 ft (1290 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 9°38'23" E 8°52'9" 9.63983, 8.86905 |
| Location | Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,845 ft (3001 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Yakubu Gowon Airport at a glance
Yakubu Gowon Airport is a medium airport in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, known to airline systems as JOS. The field elevation of 4,232 ft (1290 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at DNJO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 9,845 ft (3001 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for DNJO shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Yakubu Gowon Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport | DNBC | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | DNAA | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Kaduna International Airport | DNKA | 206 km (111 NM) |
| Zaria Airport | DNZA | 210 km (113 NM) |
| Makurdi Airport | DNMK | 217 km (117 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yakubu Gowon Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,232 ft field elevation of Yakubu Gowon Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 29 airports and airfields we list for Nigeria — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Yakubu Gowon Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yakubu Gowon Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yakubu Gowon Airport is DNJO, and its IATA code is JOS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yakubu Gowon Airport above sea level?
Yakubu Gowon Airport sits at an elevation of 4,232 feet (1290 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yakubu Gowon Airport located?
The airport lies at 9.6398, 8.8691 — in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport, about 134 km away.
Does DNJO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for DNJO appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Yakubu Gowon Airport?
Yakubu Gowon Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,845 ft (3001 m) with a ASP surface.